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30-09.-2006, 11:56 AM
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What lubricant for front fork
My 2006 GT avalance 2.0 disc had a Omega RST t6 front shock. Its getting kind of gummy so I was considering wiping of whatever is on their now and re-lubricating it. Please give me an idea of what I should use for the re-lube. I just bought some boeshield t-9 lubricant and protectant today. Would it be appropriate? Thanks, Greg
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01-10.-2006, 09:34 AM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
I got shock rebuild instructions for my Manitou Axels from the Answer website. Have you tried to get info from your fork maker's site?
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01-10.-2006, 09:43 AM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
Good idea. I'll check it out now. Thanks, Greg
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01-10.-2006, 06:57 PM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
Get the service instructions so you can give them an overhaul but 2-3 drops of teflon-base lube is quite alright (Finish Dry works) Apply about 2cm above your seals and then cycle the fork throught its travel a few times. But if you say its getting "gummy", have someone check it out.
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06-10.-2006, 09:35 AM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
I have a problem with front fork lubes, wondering if anyone can help...?
Lost the grease nippple from my manitou shocks and don't know where to get a new one from! really hard to find! |
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16-11.-2006, 09:56 AM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
try wd-40
today after school my friend came over to my house with a costco bike and said the front fork was jammed and wouldnt move. so i sprayed wd-40 and it works now |
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16-11.-2006, 05:51 PM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
WD-40 is good for cleaning things but try to used a proper bicycle lubricant...especially for forks. Teflon-based is the best as it is dry and dirt will not gather around the seals/stancheons. NEVER use WD-40 around your brakes.
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17-11.-2006, 06:23 AM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
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Are you sure it's a special one rather than a standard Zerk fitting? |
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17-11.-2006, 07:45 AM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
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I think hes refering to the special "Microlube port" that sits below the reverse arch...am I right? Cheers |
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17-11.-2006, 08:01 AM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
lol... i dont have front brakes
its all about drift drift and drift! |
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17-11.-2006, 08:24 AM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
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SLICK HONEY was once the "best" lube for forks to mitigate stiction ... maybe, it still is ... You can make some home-brewed (so to speak) SLICK HONEY by mixing some motor oil & vaseline ... as the name may suggest, the consistency of SLICK HONEY at room temperature is close to that of real honey (also, at room temperature). Just put a sizeable dab of Vaseline (generic is fine!) in a small container, and add the motor oil a few drops at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. |
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17-11.-2006, 01:26 PM
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Re: What lubricant for front fork
True! Oh so true. I use Teflon not for stiction but for general lubrication.
And in reference to Drift Drift and Drift... Like this!   |
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